Counseling For Offensive Costumes At The University Of Flor
Oct 17, 2016 12:34:11 GMT -8
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Post by Origanalist on Oct 17, 2016 12:34:11 GMT -8
Karin Agness
OCT 17, 2016
As Halloween approaches, Americans young and old are readying their costumes for a night of fright and fun. Besides the usual ghosts, superheroes, and witches, some people are likely planning creative costumes that make light of current events. Expect to see more than a few donning “Make America Great Again” hats or pantsuits and blonde wigs to imitate our presidential candidates.
At the University of Florida, students who are offended by these or other Halloween costumes now have the option to take advantage of around-the-clock counseling.
According to a University of Florida memo,
If you choose to participate in Halloween activities, we encourage you to think about your choices of costumes and themes. Some Halloween costumes reinforce stereotypes of particular races, genders, cultures, or religions. Regardless of intent, these costumes can perpetuate negative stereotypes, causing harm and offense to groups of people.
The memo informs students that if they are offended, they can email the U Matter, We Care program and “there is a 24/7 counselor in the Counseling and Wellness Center available to speak by phone.”
Furthermore, students can inform the Bias Education and Response Team, which is ready to, “respond to any reported incidents of bias, to educate those that were involved, and to provide support by connecting those that were impacted to the appropriate services and resources.”
The cuddling and coddling continues.. www.forbes.com/sites/karinagness/2016/10/17/what-a-fright-counseling-for-offensive-costumes-at-the-university-of-florida/#53635aa424cf
OCT 17, 2016
As Halloween approaches, Americans young and old are readying their costumes for a night of fright and fun. Besides the usual ghosts, superheroes, and witches, some people are likely planning creative costumes that make light of current events. Expect to see more than a few donning “Make America Great Again” hats or pantsuits and blonde wigs to imitate our presidential candidates.
At the University of Florida, students who are offended by these or other Halloween costumes now have the option to take advantage of around-the-clock counseling.
According to a University of Florida memo,
If you choose to participate in Halloween activities, we encourage you to think about your choices of costumes and themes. Some Halloween costumes reinforce stereotypes of particular races, genders, cultures, or religions. Regardless of intent, these costumes can perpetuate negative stereotypes, causing harm and offense to groups of people.
The memo informs students that if they are offended, they can email the U Matter, We Care program and “there is a 24/7 counselor in the Counseling and Wellness Center available to speak by phone.”
Furthermore, students can inform the Bias Education and Response Team, which is ready to, “respond to any reported incidents of bias, to educate those that were involved, and to provide support by connecting those that were impacted to the appropriate services and resources.”
The cuddling and coddling continues.. www.forbes.com/sites/karinagness/2016/10/17/what-a-fright-counseling-for-offensive-costumes-at-the-university-of-florida/#53635aa424cf